On August 16th, 2016 members of the East Franklin Fire Department attended one of the annual National Night Out Community BBQ's, held at the Parkside Community Center. Both members of Station 25 and 27 brought over our Fire Apparatus, showing the kids and the seniors how we … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department recognizes today, as it is the 32nd Birthday of Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. We know you are always by our side and we will never forget what you stand for which is bravery, honor and commitment. Thank you for continuing to watch over us, keeping … [Read more...]

On Saturday July 24th, 2016 12 members of the East Franklin Fire Department participated in the annual Firefighters Bicycle Race held at the Stirling Fire Company. This bicycle race is a 2 mile sprint in full firefighting gear. Proceeds raised from this event go to the St. … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department would like to recognize Lt. Ryan Daughton, as he spent the week of July 17th-24th at the Arthur C. Luf Childrens Burn Camp in Union, CT. This was Ryan's 2nd year as a camp counselor, wherein he spends a week with burn survivors from all … [Read more...]

On Saturday July 16th, 2016 Chief Krushinski, A/C Desmond, Captain Shannon, Lt. Daughton and past member Nick Recine taught the Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Seminar at the Keystone Firefighters Conference in Oaks, PA. During this time, the men talked about the events that took place on … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Steven Weber, on his recent graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Steve has been a member of our Fire Department for approximately one year. He has always been one of the most ambitious, motivated individuals … [Read more...]

7/14/16 members of East Franklin attend the funeral for Pete Digiovanni from Guaranteed Motors. Pete was a vital contributor to the Township of Franklin, never hesitated to lend a helping hand and was a long time standing partner of the East Franklin Fire Department. You truly … [Read more...]

On Thursday July 14th, 2016 the following members of the East Franklin Fire Department successfully graduated Firefighter I at the Somerset County Fire Academy:
1. FF Taylor Dodge
2. FF Casey Moran
The following members graduated Firefighter II from the Somerset County Fire … [Read more...]

On Wednesday July 13th, 2016 at approximately 07:04 a.m. Fire District #3 was dispatched to the intersection of Hamilton Street and Clyde Road, for a reported Motor Vehicle Crash with Extrication. Chief 25 (H. Calvo) had command of the scene while Chief 27 (D. Krushinski) and … [Read more...]

On Tuesday July 12th, 2016 at approximately 9am the East Franklin Fire Department attended Safety Town at the Macafee Road School. During this time, the kids attending the camp had the opportunity to go through the smoke house. After this, the firefighters gave the children a … [Read more...]

On July 6th, 2016 members of the East Franklin Fire Department responded Mutual Aid to the Boro of Carteret. Carteret Fire Department had been operating throughout the day on a Hazardous Material Incident, involving a 55 gallon drum. Engine 276 responded in with and stood by the … [Read more...]

On July 1st, 2016 members of The East Franklin Fire Department visited the Child Time Daycare. The children of the daycare recently went over the alphabet and today's letter was the letter F, naturally they chose Fire Truck. Thank you to the school staff for having us. … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate Ray Quabeck, on his recent completion of the Firefighter I Program at the Middlesex County Fire Academy. FF Quabeck has turned in his probationary shield and become a certified interior firefighter. He has completed his … [Read more...]

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East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Enrique Mendoza on becoming a NJ DOC Officer. Enrique was pinned by Foreman Ray Quabeck at the ceremony today. Stay safe, and congratulations! 👨🏻‍🚒👮🏻‍♂️ ... See MoreSee Less

Chief Krushinski will be participating in a webinar Monday, 3/19 with Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder from OH, Chief Reggie Freeman from CT, and Chief Randy McGregor from TX.

In this webinar, Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder will moderate a discussion with three fire chiefs leading departments that experienced firefighter LODDs at structure fires. These leaders will share the specifics of the incident, details from the post-incident analysis, and the changes they’re making to help prevent a similar incident from recurring.

Perhaps no event is more high-risk, low-frequency than when operations start to go wrong at a structure fire. And each time we lose a firefighter at a structure fire, we have an opportunity—and an o...

On Wednesday March 7th into Thursday March 8th, the State of New Jersey was hit with Winter Storm Quinn. This storm was a combination of high winds, heavy snow and rain. Due to this, much of the State was affected with downed power lines, transformer fires and structural fires.

The East Franklin Fire Department responded to 28 calls throughout the duration of the storm. Thank you for all who gave your time and stood by the firehouse ready to respond. Great job to all first responders throughout the State in your efforts to keep people safe. ... See MoreSee Less